Safety System Check; Seat Belt Care - Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

70 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion
should be worn as low as possible,
below the rounding, throughout the
pregnancy.
The best way to protect the foetus is
to protect the mother. When a safety
belt is worn properly, it is more likely
that the foetus will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, the key to making safety belts
effective is wearing them properly.

Safety System Check

Check that the seat belt reminder, seat
belts, buckles, latch plates, and
retractors, are all working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
seat belt system parts that might keep
a seat belt system from performing
properly. See your dealer to have it
repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts
may not protect you in a crash. They
can rip apart under impact forces. If a
belt is torn or frayed, have it replaced
immediately.
Make sure the safety belt reminder
light is working. See Safety Belt
Reminders 0 119.
Keep safety belts clean and dry. See

Seat Belt Care 0 70.

Seat Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.
Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat belt
webbing. It may severely weaken
the webbing. In a crash, they might
not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean and rinse seat belt
webbing only with mild soap and
lukewarm water. Allow the webbing
to dry.
Safety belts should be properly cared
for and maintained.
Safety belt hardware should be kept
dry and free of dust or debris. Exterior
hard surfaces and safety belt webbing
may be lightly cleaned with mild soap
and water as necessary. Ensure there
is not excessive dust or debris in the
mechanism. If dust or debris exists in
the system please see the dealer. Parts
may need to be replaced to ensure
proper functionality of the system.